Corporate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Attorney to join its dynamic legal team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will possess 4-10 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, privately-held businesses, contract review and analysis, capital raising, loan document review, and corporate governance. The Corporate Attorney will provide expert legal counsel to the firm's clients, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while facilitating business transactions and growth.

Key Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and business structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, ensuring that all documents are legally sound and in the client's best interest.
• Assist clients with capital-raising activities, including private placements, venture capital financing, and other funding mechanisms.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
• Review and analyze loan documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and client interests.
• Advise privately held businesses on various legal matters, including entity formation, governance, and operational issues.
• Stay current with changes in corporate law and regulations, providing timely updates and guidance to clients.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and other dispute resolution processes as necessary.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to deliver comprehensive legal services.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and confidence in the firm's legal expertise.

Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Demonstrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, contract law, capital raising, and loan document review.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Certifications:

• Admission to the North Carolina Bar (required).
• Additional certifications in corporate law or related fields (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate law and regulations.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management and prioritization abilities.
• Proficient in using legal research tools and software.

Formed in the first quarter of the twentieth century, this North Carolina-based law firm is comprised of a fairly large team of highly skilled attorneys. It has nine practice groups, including corporate, commercial real estate, litigation, and trusts & estates. Prominent legal periodicals have time and again recognized several of the firm's attorneys for their solid legal expertise.